Our round-up of the best of the best:
Surely no wildlife experience rivals an encounter with these magnificent, mesmerising and fascinatingly human-like beasts. Trek up rainforest-covered volcanoes for an unforgettable few hours watching them feed, play and strut. Africa adventure travel expert Sue Watt recommends the best places to do it.
Volcanoes National Park , Northern Province, Rwanda
Rwanda’s Volcanoes trek has the become the most luxurious – and expensive – of the gorilla experiences, often combined with safaris elsewhere. This is where to come to ‘do it in style’.
Best for ages: 15+ | £1,000 | 3-8 hours
Odzala Kokoua National Park, Cuvette-Ouest, Congo, Republic of the
A true wilderness adventure – a trek through Congo’s rarely-visited Marantaceae rainforest to see western lowland gorillas on 4 to 11 day organised trips.
Best for ages: 16+ | £1,000 | 4+ days
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas. Spend 1-4 unforgettable hours with them, and help contribute to their conservation.
Best for ages: 15+ | £500 | 3-8 hours
